Which one of the compounds cannot decolourise an acidified solution of KMnO4?
A
SO2
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B
FeCl3
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C
H2O2
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D
FeSO4
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Solution
The correct option is BFeCl3 When KMnO4 get reduced, it decolourises. In FeCl3, Fe is in highest oxidation state. Therefore, it can not be oxidized and hence, cannot reduce KMnO4.